Tag #Care System Failures

What immediate changes are needed in the UK's mental health system to prevent deaths like Declan Morrison's?

Declan Morrison, a 26-year-old autistic man with learning disabilities and ADHD, died after repeatedly banging his head against a wall in a mental health suite. His death highlights a critical lack of appropriate care for individuals with complex needs, exposing systemic failures in the UK's mental health system. The coroner deemed the suite "wholly inappropriate" for Declan's needs, citing insufficient staff training and a reliance on CCTV over direct interaction.